Add 24/27 and 27/80
24/27 + 27/80 is 883/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
24/27 = 24 × 80/27 × 80 = 1920/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
27/80 = 27 × 27/80 × 27 = 729/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
1920/2160 + 729/2160 = 1920 + 729/2160 = 2649/2160 - 2649/2160 simplified gives 883/720
- So, 24/27 + 27/80 = 883/720
In mixed form: 1163/720
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